Reaction: (–)-α-pinene + NADH + H+ + O2 = α-pinene oxide + NAD+ + H2O
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Systematic name: (–)-α-pinene,NADH:oxygen oxidoreductase
Comments: Involved in the catabolism of α-pinene.
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References:
1. Colocousi, A. Saqib, K.M. and Leak, D.J. Mutants of Pseudomonas fuorescence NCIMB 11671 defective in the catabolism of α-pinene. Appl. Microbiol. Biotechnol. 45 (1996) 822-830.